Empyrean

Empyrean

Dogfight dieselpunk aeros

25 ratings
23 reviews
$6.99
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  • Released
  • Updated
  • December 1, 2016
  • January 8, 2026

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Engage in aerial combat in a dieselpunk world to overthrow a tyrannical regime. This text-based interactive novel lets you pilot a secret experimental fighter, making choices that shape the narrative and determine the fate of your city and the mysterious world below.

Pilot experimental fighter plane
Text-based interactive novel
Choice-driven narrative
Explore dieselpunk world
Romance options
Conceal identity
Engage in aerial dogfights
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What's New in Empyrean

1.1.6

January 8, 2026

You can now choose a font in the Settings menu. Switch to Helvetica for crisp sans-serif text, or try the OpenDyslexic font, designed against some common symptoms of dyslexia. If you enjoy "Empyrean", please leave us a written review. It really helps!

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User reviews

Quite fun. Needs a sequel.

I found the game to be quite fun. Though I agree with some of the others who wrote reviews. But mostly, I think this game really needs a sequel. 😀

Great

Awesome story. I have no personal interest in planes, but the story drew me in. The only complaint I have is the stat system: I personally prefer individual stats, rather than the this-or-that system. It does work in the context of the game, though, and despite what some people have written, there are plenty of ways to customise your character, and there are lots of choices. Good job. AMRO AND HIS MOUSTACHE FOR LIFE, YO
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Great world. Bad plots

The game does not actually give you any real choices and you do not feel the eight of any choices you make. Ultimately you are forced to work alongside the revolution no matter what. The options for romance is so benign that there really isn’t any. No matter what choice you make the story goes on regardless and you with it.
It gives lots of names with no effort to actual have dialog with them. So your left with a strange informality with dozens of characters with as much character depth as a kiddy pool. Ultimately really disappointed and not worth the 6 bucks.
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Story is great, stats are awful

It's tragic that a game with such a good story and unique setting is ruined by awful stat designed.

Seriously, for most of the choices in the game you have to guess which stat correlates with it, and the stats themselves are just confusing sometimes. Some choices I can't even tell which one is reaction or vigor, or which one correlates with finesse and not vigor. It honestly ruins the game when I make every single decision incorrectly because I don't even understand what stats are being used.

Besides this, this game is great.
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Excellent Storybook Game

All the characters are well-written and your choices actually feel like they have an impact. You grow to care about the characters, however the story is a tad cliché.

My one complaint is that it throws you into the story without amy background. I recommend reading through the encyclopaedia beforehand to truly get a handle on the world you're diving into.
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FAQ

What kind of game is Empyrean?

Empyrean is an interactive text-based novel where your choices significantly impact the story's progression. It's described as a 'flying ace' novel, focusing on aerial combat and narrative decisions within a dieselpunk setting. The game features a substantial word count of 325,000 words.

What are the key features of Empyrean?

Key features include piloting the experimental Empyrean aircraft, making choices that control the narrative, exploring the mysterious Deep Tech ecosystem, concealing your identity, and engaging in aerial dogfights. You can also romance characters and choose to side with various factions.

Is Empyrean free to play?

The application is free to download and play, but it does contain advertisements. There are no in-app purchases mentioned, indicating that the primary monetization is through ads.

What platforms is Empyrean available on?

While the specific platforms are not detailed in the description, it is presented as a mobile application. Typically, such apps are available on both Android and iOS operating systems.

Who is the target audience for Empyrean?

This app is designed for players who enjoy immersive storytelling, particularly those interested in the dieselpunk genre, interactive fiction, and games where player choices have meaningful consequences. It appeals to readers who prefer narrative depth over graphics.